March 23rd Announcements
March 23rd, 2024
NEW BLACK PARAMENTS HAVE ARRIVED! “Black is seen very seldom during the year. The calendar calls for its use only twice; on Good Friday and Ash Wednesday. There's no mistaking the message that this sober color gives. Black is the absence of light. Good Friday, or Black Friday in combination with Ash Wednesday, calls for sober reflection on the cost of our redemption. Without Christ's sacrifice on ...
March 16th Announcements
March 16th, 2024
SCARLET PARAMENTS: Scarlet paraments will be seen next week: from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday. It is a color worth investing in because it stands in contrast to the traditional red that is used on Festival Sundays. Scarlet's use during the somber days of Holy Week help to offer a different message. As the Manual on the Liturgy points out, “scarlet is a color anciently associated with the passio...
March 9th Announcements
March 9th, 2024
ROSE PARAMENTS: During the long penitential season of Lent, the slight break with Laetare Sunday serves as a reminder: amid the wilderness, when we are getting closer to Good Friday, and Easter still seems so very far away, this bright little glimmer of rose serves as a reminder of the greater joy still to come (Ecclesiastical Sewing). EASTER LILIES: If you are interested in donating an Easter lil...
March 2nd Announcements
March 5th, 2024
COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE: The Council meeting previously scheduled for March 10th, will be moved to the following week, March 17th. The change allows for our properties insurance agent to join at the beginning of the meeting to review updates and details around insuring our church property.  CHURCH CLEAN-UP:  Board of Properties will be heading up a spring clean-up of the church on Saturday, Ma...
February 23rd Announcements
February 23rd, 2024
CHURCH CLEAN-UP:  Board of Properties will be heading up a spring clean-up of the church on Saturday, March 9th at 9:00am.CONTRACT RUMMY ANYONE?  We have Fellowship this coming Friday, March 1st, beginning at 6 p.m.  Enjoy an exciting game of Contract Rummy.  Bring a snack or two to share with the groupVIOLET PARAMENTS:  The forty days of Lent, including the six Sundays that fall during this seaso...
February 17th Announcements
February 17th, 2024
MEMORIAL FUNDS:  Memorial funds have been used to provide support for the following projects: landscaping, paraments, ladies guild, and the outdoor nativity set.  Funds came from the Junior and Bev Moeller memorial, Carol Lundberg memorial, David Lee memorial, Kay Selby memorial, Eloise Petersen memorial, and Marj Christensen memorial. REDEEMER LUTHERAN TALENT SHOW: Redeemer Lutheran Church (1600 ...
Announcement - Office Organization
February 10th, 2024
Organization of the office will take place on Sunday, February 18th, following the Voters’ Meeting.This is to improve the flow of the workspace that the new secretary will have. If you (or your board/group) have anything stored in the office, please plan to attend to help sort and find rightful places for all files and belongings. If you are unable to help with sorting, but have a particular conce...
February 10th Announcements
February 10th, 2024
FEBRUARY HCLC VOTER’S MEETING:  Mark your calendars! Our semi-annual voter’s meeting will occur during Sunday School / Bible Study time on Sunday, February 18th.    NEW BLACK PARAMENTS HAVE ARRIVED! “Black is seen very seldom during the year. The calendar calls for its use only twice; on Good Friday and Ash Wednesday. There's no mistaking the message that this sober color gives. Black is the absen...
A Note from Pastor (February 2024)
February 1st, 2024
For the first two weeks of February, we will celebrate the pre-lent Sundays of Sexagesima and Quinquagesima as the Word reveals how God works through Grace alone, Scripture alone and faith in Christ alone. Then, on February 14, we will officially begin the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday.  As we are all aware, Ash Wednesday helps us remember that we are dust and that, like Adam and Eve were warn...
January 28th Announcements
January 27th, 2024
2023 FINANCIAL GIVING STATEMENTS:  Check your mailbox in the entry for your completed 2023 giving statement.FEBRUARY HCLC VOTER’S MEETING:  Mark your calendars! Our semi-annual voter’s meeting will occur during Sunday School / Bible Study time on Sunday, February 18th.Don't forget to check out the February 4th special events.......
February 4th Activities
January 20th, 2024
MISSIONARIES VISIT: On Sunday, February 4th, missionaries Nathan and Sarah Federwitz will be joining us during Adult Bible Study to share a presentation. They are missionaries with Lutheran Bible Translators. Prior to joining them in 2023, Nathan completed coursework at School of Missionary Aviation Technology, receiving a maintenance certification as well as a commercial pilot’s license. Sarah re...
January 20th Announcements
January 20th, 2024
JANUARY 21st COUNCIL INSTALLATION & MEETING:  Council officers and board members will be installed on January 21st during Divine Service. Council will also hold monthly meeting after Bible Study.YOUTH RETREAT:  The annual winter youth retreat originally scheduled for January 12-13 was cancelled due to weather. Pastor Ferguson is supportive of attending as keynote speaker when the event can be resc...
All January 14th Activities Cancelled
January 13th, 2024
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Due to continuously drifting snow at church and in the church parking lot, along with dangerously cold windchills nearing -30 below zero expected tomorrow morning as we are trying to dig out, Divine Service for tomorrow is cancelled.If you need to travel, I pray the Lord watches over you and keeps you safe.In Christ,Pastor Johnson......
December 1st Announcements
December 1st, 2023
SPECIAL VOTERS MEETING: Mark your calendars to attend a special Voter's Meeting to be held in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 3rd, before Bible Study. Agenda topics include:Member TransfersParaments Proposal seeking approval for budgeting spend from Elders & PastorStewardship Board Member Needed (please consider volunteering on this board). CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN ACTION: CCA is a local non...
November Announcements (Summary)
November 30th, 2023
BAPTISMS IN NOVEMBER: The following were welcomed into into God's family through the waters of Holy Baptism in NovemberRobert Malachi Doying (November 5th)Miriam Daniella Rees (November 18th)Saylor Lee Johnston (November 25th)THANK YOU:Dear members of Holy Cross,I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful reception and the kind gifts we received last week for Pastor Appreciation Sunday. Ceci ...
Trinity (State Center) Organ Dedication & Recital
October 30th, 2023
Trinity Lutheran Church of State Center, IA would love to invite you to the Dedication Service of their newly completed organ as well as to a special Organ Recital on November 5, 2023! The Dedication Service will take place during their 10am worship service and the Organ Recital will be held at 2pm! Please join then in celebrating the completion of their Berghaus pipe organ! Church's address:206 1...
Reformation Vespers on Oct 29th
October 10th, 2023
The congregations of the East and West Des Moines Circuits are cordially invited to Trinity Lutheran in Des Moines for a Reformation Vespers service. Sacred music in the service will include congregational. hymns, choir handbells, organ, and instruments.Our guest preacher will be the Rev. David Kuhfal, pastor of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Des Moines. An offering will be collected to benefit th...
Announcements for October 8th, 2023
October 9th, 2023
LUTHERAN SINGLES ADULT RETREAT: October 20 - 22 at Camp Okoboji. Registration fee is $100 for 2 nights & 4 meals. Register at: drkeithschweitzer.com. SCHEDULE BOOK: We need someone to take over the member schedule book for 2024. See Kathryn Feldt for details.HELP NEEDED!We have several dates that need to be filled for streaming the Divine Services:October 22November 5 & 26December 3, 24 & 31If you...
September 24th Announcements
September 25th, 2023
VOTERS ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS were sent out via email from the church council secretary.OCTOBERFEST: Mark your calendar! Saturday, September 30, at 5 p.m. is our annual Octoberfest. Brats will be provided. Bring a dish to share. The event is held at the shelter house.TABLE TALK…moved back to Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.beginning this week, September 12. They will be studying Walther’s essay on...
September 10th Announcements
September 9th, 2023
PASTOR JOHNSON ON VACATION: Pastor Johnson will be on vacation August 26 – September 11. TABLE TALK…moves back to Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.beginning this week, September 12.  They will be studying Walther’s essay on The True Visible Church.MEN’S & LADIES’ BIBLE STUDIES…start this Wednesday, September 13.  The men meet at 7:45 a.m. to study the readings for the upcoming Sunday. Ladies meet at 9...